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Resident supports proposal for solar panels
Much has been written about the budget crisis facing most towns. In 2010, Jackson defeated a proposal to place solar panels on the roof of Jackson Memorial High School. Now we have another opportunity to place solar panels on the high school and take advantage of the federal rebate program. This is an opportunity we…
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HHS grad objects to pay-to-participate plan
A lthough I grew up in Marlboro, I am a 1998 graduate of Howell High School’s Humanities program. I cannot say how vehemently I disagree with the Freehold Regional High School District’s proposal to institute a pay-to-participate plan for sports and extracurricular activities . To begin with the obvious, there are many, many families who…
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Entries sought for student film festival
Hopeful student filmmakers are hard at work trying to make a splash at the fourth annual Ocean County Library Student Film Festival slated to be held April 15-16. Last year, student filmmakers from around the world demonstrated their artistic talents by submitting more than 70 videos, according to a press release. Submissions ranged from music…
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Fire companies to benefit from Duracell battery offer
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — “Power Those Who Protect Us” is a program that will benefit Jackson’s fire companies and allow firefighting equipment to be powered up for a long time to come. The program is a joint venture of the National Volunteer Fire Council and Duracell, “When people purchase specially marked packages…
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Zombies will scare up fashion, music for film
BYAMY ROSEN Staff Writer A zombie-themed fashion show fundraiser is being organized by Jackson event planner and fashion mask designer Sandy Foley to help raise funds for the production of a film called “Blood Lodge.” The fundraiser will be held 6-10 p.m. March 6 at The Mansion nightclub, 108 Brick Plaza, Brick Township. “Blood Lodge,”…
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Foundation plans programs at New Jersey state parks
The Conserve Wildlife Foundation is partnering this year with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to conduct interpretive programs at three state parks, with a goal of enhancing visitors’ awareness of the state’s natural resources and offering educational programs for students while providing more meaningful experiences for all park users, DEP Commissioner Bob…
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Local student to debut on Broadway stage
Jackson’s Luke Mannikus, 9, to appear in ‘Priscilla: Queen of the Desert, the Musical’ BY PATRICIAYOCZIS Correspondent Luke Mannikus JACKSON — Luke Mannikus, a thirdgrade pupil at the Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School in Jackson, is ready for his Broadway debut in “Priscilla: Queen of the Desert, the Musical” that will begin previews at the Palace Theatre…
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Composting class offered
I ndividuals interested in training as master composters can participate in the Ocean County master composter training program scheduled for consecutive Saturdays in April. Offered by Ocean County’s Department of Solid Waste Management with the support of the Ocean County Board of Freeholders, the program will be held on April 2 and April 9 to…
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